The Impact of Mathematics Tutorial Session on the Test Results of Grade 7 Students At Matabungkay National High School

Abstract

Introduction

It is a teacher's primary task to ensure that learning takes place in a classroom. Failure in achieving the objectives of the everyday lesson should not end there but rather alternatives and various ways must be considered. Rendering extra time for tutorial sessions can be of great help in increasing the academic performance of the students in a particular subject. It can be a new avenue for them to clearly understand the concepts or ideas of a certain lesson they find difficult in the actual class.

Methods

The experimental method was used in this research. Two groups of Grade 7 students were used as variables. The first group of students had a quarterly grade of 79 and below in Mathematics and the other group got an 80 and above grades. The students under the first group underwent tutorial sessions after classes in the afternoon while the other group attends the regular class. Data from the Pre & Post Tests and Periodic Tests were gathered and treated through quantitative analysis and interpreted comprehensively.

Results

Students who underwent tutorial sessions showed positive transformation in terms of academic standing in Mathematics. It helps to strengthen the mastery of the basic concepts and correct some misconceptions on the subject. The numbers of least mastered competencies decreased as far as semestral diagnostic and quarter assessments are concerned. And also as an indicator of retention, these students learned to connect ideas from past lessons to the present in a less complicated way. They started to interact and perform in regular classes with confidence and minimal hesitation. Considering the result of the tutorial session.

Discussions

The outcome of this research demonstrates that reinforcements in the form of the tutorial can give a direct positive effect on elevating the academic performance of the students. This implies that tutorial sessions can be an alternate remediation program in order to attain the objective of the lesson. It is a matter of effort, time management and genuine concern for the learners to make this program effective.